Very long term federal debt that has no date for redemption like UK First World War bonds and U.S. Revolutionary War debt depend on good public credit.
While Ebola fear caused raw cocoa futures prices to rise in September, its long term rise has been because of more demand from developing nations.
China might not fuel world economic growth if instead of a 7 percent real GDP growth rate forecast, we use a regression to the mean of 3.9 percent.
Because host countries for the Olympics and World Cup spend too much on new stadiums, their subsequent return on investment (ROI) is usually inadequate.
While a misery index shows a nation's inflation and unemployment rates, the eurozone's high unemployment might create disproportionate unhappiness.
New attitudes that value marriage less and new economics through which women have more pay and education and men work less have changed marriage markets.
With populations growing older in the developed world, their wellbeing might affect the GDP growth rate because of the expense of their care.
Showing adequacy, sustainability and integrity for pension systems, a Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index infographic ranks retirees' entitlements.
Like 19th century English coal, more efficient and cheap LED lights can mean people and businesses use it more because of the lower opportunity cost.
Since education creates positive externalities that fuel economic growth, understanding how to develop expertise through human capital formation is crucial.
Colorado's marijuana growers and dealers are wasting resources because banks and insurance companies will not act as their financial intermediaries.












